Eve; living one; life
Hawo is the Somali form of the name Eve (Hawa in Arabic). It refers to the first woman in Abrahamic traditions and carries the etymological meaning of life or living. It is a deeply traditional name within East African and Muslim communities.
Less common today
Hawo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,552 in 2006.
Somali human rights activist and physician
Somali nationalist and prominent female activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
